Smoky Carrot And Sun-Dried Tomato Mash

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   Place carrots in a small pot and add just enough water to barely cover them. Boil on medium/high heat partially covered until a fork easily slips through one of the thicker chunks (about 30 minutes). Drain, reserving the water, and return to pot. Mash carrots with a potato masher, but don't be too thorough about it -- some texture is good.

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   Meanwhile, soak sun-dried tomatoes in boiling carrot water (there should be about 1/3 of a cup left -- if there is not, plain boiling water is fine too) for about 10 minutes. Place tomatoes and water in a blender with olive oil, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender. If tomatoes are too thick to blend, add another teaspoon or two of water.

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   Scrape the tomato blend into the pot with the carrots and stir until thoroughly combined. Add vinegar and season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.